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A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?

Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?

Judge threatens jail, holds Trump in contempt at hush money trial

Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court for repeatedly violating a gag order.

Food and drinks giants flag price pressure on low-income consumers

Financial Times: The 'K-shaped economy' kicks off as consumer habits diverge.

Waikato BMX riders taste success in the USA

Cambridge's Leila Walker made her first elite women’s final.

At Trump’s trial, a window into the golden era of tabloids

New York Times: Testimony from one witness included stories of celebrity encounters.

Husband's chilling six words to wife before burying her alive

She was left for dead. Now she's detailed how she miraculously survived.

US shootout: Four law officers serving warrant killed, four wounded

After a three-hour standoff, a suburban home was torn open by armoured vehicles.

'Made it easier for us': The injury that cemented Black Caps' squad

Coach Gary Stead and selector Sam Wells had the toughest call taken out of their hands.

Latest deals to make your travel dreams reality - the Grand Canyon, Japan's ski fields and beyond

Escape New Zealand's long winter with these hot deals.

'Vampire facial': Controversial cosmetic procedure leads to HIV infections

Three women infected with HIV after 'vampire facial' procedures from unlicensed spa.

Trump’s trial could bring a rarity: Consequences for his words

NYT: Trump has spent decades spewing thousands of words. It's now working against him.

'I hated that dog': Potential Trump running mate admits shooting pet

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is getting attention again.

Jarrod Gilbert: Three Strikes policy upends foundations of our justice system

OPINION: Three Strikes sends a strong message. But does it do much more than that?

NZ company helps fight US fentanyl drug plague with protection for law enforcers

Eagle Protect has its eye on becoming a $100m company.

Shockwaves through Wall Street as non-compete agreements banned

A US Federal Trade Commission ruling forces a rethink on deals for high-paid staff.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for downing of US drone

The rebel group says it shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper with a surface-to-air missile.

Golf: Fox falls off pace despite low-scoring round

Fox and Higgo finished their third round seven-under-par but lost touch with the leaders.

Air NZ faces strict new instant refund rules for US flights

Passengers are in line for hundreds of millions in refunds a year.